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Chris and Mariesa with their special needs dogs

Awesome couple only adopt special needs rescue dogs (and lots of them)

by MikeB
September 2, 2021October 1, 2021

Chris and Mariesa Hughes live with 19 dogs and all of them are special needs. They run a very interesting and loving charity. They take… Read More »Awesome couple only adopt special needs rescue dogs (and lots of them)

Blossom a nervous little dog who blossomed under the care of a sensitive dog foster parent

Small scared dog rescued from hoarder and rehabilitated over 3 months

by MikeB
April 15, 2021

A little dog rescued from a hoarding situation is rehabilitated over a three-month period as she shakes in nervousness almost all the time and hides… Read More »Small scared dog rescued from hoarder and rehabilitated over 3 months

Chinese crested pup Mr Happy Face crowned world's ugliest dog in Petaluma, California pictured here with owner Jeneda Benally

Mr Happy Face wins World’s Ugliest Dog contest in California

Well, here is a really nice photograph because we have the juxtaposition of this Chinese crested rescue pup who has ...
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Two unrelated female dogs nurse each other’s puppies

Two unrelated female dogs (bitches) nurse each other's puppies. I cannot find anything on the Internet which tells me that ...
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Love between a passing boy and a dog on the street

Fleeting love and friendship between passing boy and dog on street

It is hard to know why this video was made. Somebody is behind the camera. Who is that person? I ...
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More than 370 genetic diseases affect dogs

Over 370 genetic diseases affect dogs

The dog is the non-human species for which the largest number of genetic disorders is known and as at 2002 ...
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Dogs in the office are considered to be highly beneficial to employees and the dog.

Wellbeing drive at major law firm includes bringing dogs to the office

A prominent, major British law firm, Slaughter and May, will allow their lawyers to bring their dogs to the office ...
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Spacey and his beloved dog Boston, a female who actually adopted him when they met

Kevin Spacey granted bail to look after his dog Boston and family

NEWS AND COMMENT-WESTMINSTER MAGISTRATES' COURT, UK: Kevin Spacey was granted unconditional bail yesterday over sexual assault charges after Westminster magistrates' ...
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Man runs backwards down long line of steps with his dog running forwards

Completely mad but massively impressive stunt by man and his dog

The antics of this super-fit man and his dog are made for social media video. This site is about the ...
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Puppy escapes a congregation of alligators

Puppy barely escapes a congregation of alligators

This is a dog escape to match the best cat escapes. This was smart thinking and brave acting. Of course, ...
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German shepherd puppy with the strange ears

German shepherd puppy with exaggerated ears

This cute German Shepherd puppy has strange ears. They have been pushed together on the top of his head. It ...
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Bichon Frise ‘steals’ owner’s purse and swallows 20 coins

Mother of two, Ivana, had lost her purse. It had vanished and she was at a loss as to who ...
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Why do some dogs howl when their owner howls?

The video on this page shows the behaviour that I describe in the title very well. It takes place in ...
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Dogs often need to sleep with their pseudo-parent on their bed at night

Is it cruel to stop your dog sleeping on your bed with you?

The question opens up a can of worms it seems to me. Pet dogs often want to sleep with their ...
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Dog does foreleg, walking handstand climbing stairs backwards!

Amazing or what? It seems extraordinary. It is hardly believable but it appears to be entirely genuine. Training comes to ...
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Exon a black labrador was part of the Canine Crisis Response team serving relatives of victims of the Uvalde school shooting

Canine therapy dogs step in to help those traumatised by America’s shooting massacres

Since the Uvalde school shooting in which nineteen children and two teachers were killed by a single shooter with a ...
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10-week-old Labrador’s teethy chomps are adorable

They are called 'teef chomps' - biting thin air instinctively. However, you slice it or dice it Otis is very ...
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Dubai has a café that serves dogs only

It is called the first café in Dubai to serve food, coffee and cake to dogs only which implies that ...
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His dog buddy stayed with him to attract human help. It worked and both are now in a foster home ready to be adopted as a couple

Dog goes above and beyond to help injured canine friend

NEWS AND COMMENT-DAYTON, TEXAS: Dayton is a one-hour drive from Houston. Samantha Zimmer is a dog rescuer living in Houston ...
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Post-pandemic dog prices have fallen in the UK

NEWS AND COMMENT-UK: During Covid market forces pushed up dog prices significantly. More people wanted to adopt a dog and ...
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Pet dogs guard against Crohn’s disease

According to a study by the University of Toronto, children who grow up with pet dogs are less likely to ...
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Dogs given freedom to travel in the carriage out of their carriers on the bullet train

Dogs allowed out of their carrier on a pet-friendly bullet train on Saturday

The picture shows a bunch of dogs in the train carriage, free of their carrier, as they enjoyed special treatment ...
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